The role of the National Drug Trafficking Agency is similar to that of other security agencies such as the Nigerian Police.  Ranks are assigned based on the officers' credentials/qualifications.

NDLEA Salary with their Level

1. NDLEA Graduates are placed on Grade Level 8 Step 1 earn about N888,956 per annum (before deductions). That is about N74,000 per mont

2. Those on Grade Level 8 Step 2 earn about N900,071 per annum (before deductions). That is about N75,000 per month

3. NDLEA HND holders are placed on Grade Level 7 Step 1 and earn about N54,000 per month (before deductions

4. NDLEA OND/NCE holders are placed on Grade Level 6 Step 1 and earn about N50,000 per month (before deductions

5. NDLEA O’Level holders are placed on Grade Level 5 Step 1 and earn about N50,000 per month (before deductions

Also, there are some allowances accrued to personnel of the NDLEA, but they paid these allowances based on rank and position occupied by the agency

Other Benefits and Welfare Packages for NDLEA Office

The officers of the NDLEA are not only remunerated on a salary structure. They are also compensated with other benefits and welfare packages. Below are some of the benefits that accompany the service

1. Health Insurance

The officers of NDLEA are enrolled in the National Health Insurance Scheme, which covers both them and their families

2. Traveling Allowance

This benefit is mainly for senior officials of the agency.  They are entitled to travel allowance whenever they are on duty outside of their job

  3. Free Housing

NDLEAofficers are entitled to accommodation at their workplace.

When homeless, they are paid housing allowance which covers their accommodation

  Credit: intelregion.co